Ghatika Monthly with John Bruna at Miyo Samten Ling

John will continue the Ghatika Monthly meditation and talk at Miyo Samten Ling this Saturday. You can join online for this live interactive teaching.

The Role of the Spiritual Teacher Part 2:

Discernment, the Four Reliances, and the Path of Authentic Learning

Saturday, April 12th, 10:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT)
9 a.m. PDT / 12 p.m. EDT / 6 p.m. Central European Time (CET)

Ways to attend:

• Online via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86066316034 (Meeting ID: 860 6631 6034)
• In-person at Miyo Samten Ling Hermitage at 10:00 a.m. MDT (1 Carmelite Way, Crestone, CO), in the chapel (the building with the bell tower)

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Topic Description:

In this talk, John will introduce the traditional Buddhist framework of the Four Reliances—a powerful guide for cultivating insight, avoiding spiritual bypass, and honoring both inner and outer wisdom. We’ll examine how these principles help us stay rooted in truth even when navigating complex teacher-student dynamics. Additionally, we’ll reflect on the value of a spiritual teacher not as an authority to blindly follow, but as a mirror, mentor, and companion on the path of awakening.

Through stories, questions, and shared inquiry, we’ll explore how the relationship with a teacher—when grounded in mutual respect and clear ethics—can become one of the most transformative aspects of spiritual life.

Whether you’re seeking a teacher, learning to trust your own inner guidance, or exploring the dynamics of spiritual community, this talk will offer meaningful tools to help you walk your path with clarity and compassion.

We look forward to seeing you this Saturday!